Lost in the Battle; Sifting Through the Politics to Find Truth

The Integrity of the Upright Guides Them,

but the Unfaithful are Destroyed by their Duplicity.  Proverbs 11:3

When was the last time you saw an unbiased news report?  As I tuned to the news to find out what was happening with a tragic event from this week, I found myself frustrated trying to sift through all the political agendas.  The event was one of the most tragic I have seen in my life, but it was worsened by opportunistic reporters.  I wanted to know the basic facts of what happened and to connect with the care being provided for the surviving family members but I found myself lost in the battle. It sickened me on many levels. 

First, it was repulsive to watch political pundits grossly manipulate the population for their own agenda.  There was no real concern for the people hurting and suffering, only emotionally driven speeches designed to take advantage of the situation to push their political interest.  Most of the rhetoric was crafted to hook the masses with their pain and suffering.  So little of the reporting spoke to the specific event.

Second, it was saddening to watch the general population allowing themselves to be manipulated so easily.  Has America become this naive?  I think we see the slant when it happens from the other side of the political isle but most are blind to the narratives that stroke their agenda.  It seems as if so few care that they are being used. 

Lastly, our country has lost its ability to report news.  Not to be too cynical, but all news broadcast appear to be propaganda machines.  They push out just the right amount of emotional bait needed for the masses to nibble; however, most take the bait hook, line and sinker.  Have news reporters lost their integrity?  Do they care about honest unbiased reporting?  Is there any shame in out-right lies?

Regardless of your political party, you should care about your personal integrity over all.  Honesty and integrity are fundamental principles taught in Proverbs.  There is very little chance of being a model Christian leader when you lack the ability to represent truth. I have no problem saying that I support a particular candidate and at the same time do not agree with all aspects of that candidate or a political party.  There is no way I would compromise my integrity simply to gain more votes for an election.  If  I did, could I ever expect anyone to listen to me present the gospel of Jesus Christ?  Obviously it is a resounding NO!

And in case your wondering....when you so blaring misrepresent the truth, manipulate the wounded and abuse your position of power, you have lost my confidence and trust regarding anything you report.

We need #Reconciliation